The Class 56 Group

Category: Galas and Tours

  • 56006 during the recent running day -15th Sept 2019

    56006 during the recent running day -15th Sept 2019

    A nice image of 56006 pulling away after the stop at Burrs Contry Park during the third round trip of the day. Danny had ridden the loco on the first two trips and after I took over on this trip Danny took the oportunity to go lineside capture this nice shot.

  • 56006 DRIVER EXPERIENCE DATE- 11th October 2019

    56006 is out on the 11th October on a Driver experience day. The 56 is replacing unavailable 40145. All 8 places had been booked but while I’m not aware of anyone dropping out after being informed of the traction change there is a possibility so there might be some availability. Please contact the Est Lancs […]

  • Pathfinder Christmas Railtour- the Grotto Grid 14th December ’19

    Pathfinder Christmas Railtour- the Grotto Grid 14th December ’19

    As has become traditional this years Class 56 hauled Christmas railtour takes place on the above date. The C56G are expected to have a small sales presence on the train- usually in the buffet car. We also hope to hold the usual C56G Raffle which always proves to be very popular. Details on the Pathfinder […]

  • Sunday 15th September-EAST LANCS RAILWAY – 56006 Running day

    Sunday 15th September-EAST LANCS RAILWAY – 56006 Running day

    Frther to recent posts details on the trains operated by 56006 can be found on the following link. http://www.elrdiesel.info/locomotive-roster.php The Blue timetable is in operation and 56006 is booked to operate the diesel turn commencing with the 09:15 Bury- Heywood (all services  headed D are booked for 56006 ) Please spport the group and the […]

  • 56006 ELR workings on SUNDAY 15th September and proposed Driver Experience days.

    56006 ELR workings on SUNDAY 15th September and proposed Driver Experience days.

    56006 is booked to operate three round trips on the above date. The locomotive will operate the booked diesel turn starting with the 09:15 departure to Heywood. In addition the locomotive is booked to operate driver experience trips on the following dates 19th September (56 to operate in the afternoon only – depending on demand) […]

  • ELR Gala- 56006 AVAILABLE (was unavailable)

    18/8/19 56006 sucessfully completed a test run last friday (9/8/19) and completed a running day yesterday(17/8/19). 56006 worked the 1145 Bury Heywood , with the rostered loco – 37109 inside for insurance , ran round at Heywood and then worked the 1215 and 1515 Heywood – Rawtenstall trips. If the loco had shown any problems […]

  • DCR 56091 lined up for ELR Gala appearance

    Freshly repainted into DCR livery ,the recently returned to traffic 56091 has been announced as a visitor to the ELR Diesel Gala in July. Details on other visiting locos are available on the ELR website.

  • 56090 set to appear at this weekends Ribble Railway Gala – Saturday ONLY

    Colas should be providing 56090 to work trains on Saturday only. Saturday Visiting Engine: Colas 56090 10:30 Progress and NS663 out. NS663 return. (Demonstration Freight) 11:20 D9539 and 56090 out and return. 12:00 D9539 and 56090 out and return. 12:50 D2595 out. Progress and D2595 return. 13:50 D2595,Stanlow No.4 and 56090 out and return. 14:40 […]

  • 56006 latest images and videos

    We will be using this page to post images and videos of 56006 taken during the weekend. If you have any you would like to share, please send them using the contact page on this website or get in touch through our Facebook page.

  • Mainline news round up

    Monday 24th September 2018 Above: 56113 stands at Fort William with GBRf’s 73107. Photo copyright: Jordan Kearney. Scottish Grid Action – 56113 made a rare visit for the class to the West Highland Line on Saturday 22nd, when it worked the 1Z30 Mossend Yard – Fort William & 1Z31 Fort William – Inverkeithing Goods Loop legs […]